OUR TEAM
After a diverse 25-year career in Canada, including marine industry and federal law enforcement, Tom entered the US insurance world in 2004. Since his first day, he has been involved with healthcare clients — from large health systems to solo practitioners, spanning most specialties and subspecialties. He joined the agency at the Massachusetts Medical Society in 2011 and is a member of the Professional Liability Underwriters Society (PLUS.) Additionally, he has been involved with MSHRM, HFMA and MA/RI MGMA over the years. Tom regularly presents on Medical Malpractice topics, which he has done for medical students, residents, and established physicians at Harvard, UMASS, Tufts and here at the MMS. Since 2016, he has been an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Bryant University School of Health Sciences.
A Bachelor of Science graduate of the College of Great Falls (now U. Prov.), Tom is a licensed Property, Casualty, Life, Accident and Health broker in all 6 New England states. He also holds an ARM (Risk Management) Designation.
When he’s not working with his team and his Board of Directors to manage the complexities of a highly specialized insurance agency, he can be found reading, writing, cycling, and exploring new destinations.
S. Scott Berger, CIC, Senior Account Executive
Scott has been in the insurance industry since 2002 and joined PIAM in 2013. He is responsible for several of the largest clients in our agency as well as overseeing the health insurance programs for practices and for retired physicians. A graduate of Western New England University, he holds Property & Casualty and Life, Accident and Health licenses. Insurance agent by day, actor by night; Scott transitions easily from calculations and contracts to soliloquies and scripts. You just may have seen him on a TV commercial or heard him reading your favorite audio book!
Gordon Bewick, Director
Gordon joined Physicians Insurance after a storied career in insurance that includes founding Boston Insurance Brokerage (BIB) and 22 years with the Sedgwick Group, a leading Lloyd’s of London brokerage company, and its subsidiaries.
Gordon began his career at Sedgwick Group in the United Kingdom. In March 1984, he was chosen by the Sedgwick Group London to move to New York City to be part of a team to establish Sedgwick Group in the United States. Three years later, he relocated to the Boston office and has enjoyed living in beautiful New England ever since.
In 1999, with Gordon at the helm, BIB acquired the assets of Crump Insurance Services of Boston Inc. and established the newest independent wholesale broker in New England, which Gordon built into a $50 million company. Gordon sold BIB in 2017 and left in 2020; he joined Physicians Insurance in November 2022. In his free time, Gordon plays golf or tennis and sails with his family. Life is an adventure and Gordon is up for any challenge — his mantra is “every day matters!”
Deborah Kelley, Operations Manager
A veteran insurance professional, Deborah skillfully satisfies clients’ need for knowledgeable, prompt service, especially when it comes to the nuances of property & casualty.
She is responsible for many aspects of financial reporting and specializes in assisting clients with professional liability needs.
When it’s the weekend, Deb is busy running errands and likes to cook delicious meals for her family and friends.
Meghan Stanley, Marketing Manager
Meghan joined the agency in March of 2016 and manages its marketing efforts, including graphic design, lead generation support, website and specialty vendor and community relations. Formerly, Meghan worked in the Office of the General Counsel for the Massachusetts Medical Society / New England Journal of Medicine, bringing with her an intimate understanding of business operations in healthcare and medical publishing. She also works to improve the client experience and would be happy to discuss any pain points that you have encountered in accessing our services via the website or in any of our service areas.
There is an art to balancing your professional self with your true self. Meghan has mastered the skill and holds a masters degree in animation and visual effects and takes art classes at night. This helps her bring a creative approach to all the challenges she faces in her work at the agency.
Richard Weston, Operations Manager
Specializing in commercial insurance, Rich joined Physicians Insurance in 2002. Since that time, he has built a solid client base, striving each day to know more about insurance products than his competitors and to provide clients with solutions whenever problems arise.
An industry veteran, and a military veteran, Rich has been in the insurance industry since 1988 after a stint in the Army as a military policeman. He subsequently earned a BA in Political Science from the University of New Hampshire and he holds a CIC designation.
The latest client problem has been resolved, so Rich is off to grab a bite to eat! A self-proclaimed Foodie, he loves dining out and critiquing menus.